Morning fog hugging the tree line, dogs bounding across dew-wet fields, and the Delaware never far off. Catskill Casts & Coverts keeps its edges sharp—boots dusty, rods ready, and stories easy in the guide truck ride out.
What to Expect:
🎣 Wade and float trips across the Upper Delaware and local streams
🪶 Grouse and woodcock hunts with seasoned guides and steady dogs
📚 Skill-building clinics from Orvis-certified staff and biologists
🔥 Lunches in the field—thermos coffee and sandwiches by the truck
🤝 Honest service; every detail covered from licenses to logistics
Important Information:
✔ All trips by reservation—call ahead, spots fill on hatches and peak upland weeks
✔ Wheelchair accessible parking lot on site (field access variable—ask when booking)
✔ Direct line for bookings: (607) 265-3798
✔ Licensed and insured; multi-day packages by request
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🦗 Early Trico Hatch: Late July through late August, Tricos come off around 8:30 AM—book float trips to beat both sun and crowds.
🐾 Dog Work Tip: For hunting clinics, steady boots and brush pants get you through tangled alder runs—don’t wear shorts or open footwear.
🌊 Rain Gauge: The upper Main Stem Delaware fishes best from 950-1600 cfs at Lordville. If you’re unsure, call for up-to-date flows and wade safety.
🔔 Bookings Open Up: Spring and autumn weekends fill fast. Call six-plus weeks ahead if you want a guide for Memorial Day Sulphurs or October woodcock flights.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Reviews highlight deep expertise on local bird cover and Delaware River hatches. Clients call out safe, professional courses, clear instruction that raises your game, and guides who lend real insight—biologists as well as anglers. Service is thorough and personal, with trip logistics and rough weather handled smoothly. A few note that slots fill early at peak hatch or hunt windows—best to book well ahead.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
Best TimeS TO visit
Best to call or walk in early mornings for river reports or last-minute trip availability. Peak weekdays during spring hatches, late summer, and October upland seasons.
